The Good Schools Guide's view...

"Farleigh is an outstanding school and we aren't in the least surprised that parents go into raptures about the place.

'Ah, lovely Farleigh,' mused one father. Children, teachers and parents extol its virtues, its academic success, its beautiful grounds and its prowess at everything from music to sport.

But above all, it's a happy school, led by an exceptional head who's determined that every pupil should be listened to and understood. He wants children to be given the best possible start in life - and they really are."

Day-to-Day

A current parent in the Inside Scoop...

"Farleigh is simply unique. Chosen for its Catholic ethos and after endless recommendations, we have been astounded by the school. Each child is seen as an individual, nurtured and encouraged at all times.

The children have the most deep-set sense of right and wrong instilled in them from the moment they arrive, which creates kind, confident and happy children who seek to help others and find joy in the achievement of others."

Pre-Prep

The Good Schools Guide says...

"The pre-prep is based in its own spacious building on the school site, with two classes per year group. We arrived at 4pm, with excited children pouring into after-school activities like yoga and sewing. Pre-prep opens its doors for breakfast club at 7.30am and an after-school club runs till 5.45pm."

Prep

Tatler Schools Guide 2020 says...

"There is a focus on enrichment of personality: they are educating children for their futures and the workplace, not merely churning out exam bots. Pastoral care is fully integrated throughout and the teaching and learning support provision is excellent...

Parents praise the fact that their children have been lucky enough to enjoy a stress-free childhood: 'It lets children be children' - but there's not a hint of shabbiness. Slick, smart and very, very happy."

Boarding

The ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) says...

"Boarding makes a strong contribution to the distinctive atmosphere of the school. The very positive ethos of the school fosters considerable loyalty and pride in the boarders... It is clearly evident that boarders enjoy each other's company and acknowledge the beneficial effect that boarding has on their independence and self-reliance."

Admissions

ADMISSIONS DURING COVID-19...

We are sorry that we cannot welcome you to Farleigh in person during these unprecedented times but please be assured that our Admissions Department is still fully operational and our Head, Fr Simon, would be very happy to meet you via Skype or Zoom at a time that is convenient for you.

If your plans to move or change schools are currently affected by Covid-19, please know that Farleigh is happy for pupils to join the school at any time during the academic year, and through a number of initiatives, we ensure that all new pupils (and their families) feel welcomed at whatever point they start here.

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The Week Independent Schools Guide 2019 (The best of the best preps) says...

"The setting is delightfully rural, with 70 acres of sweeping Hampshire parkland and a landscaped arboretum, yet only five minutes' drive from the A303.

Parents praise Farleigh's inspirational head, Father Simon Everson, the teaching, the music and the pastoral care, particularly the kindness and support shown by pupils to each other across the year groups."

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The Country Life Guide to Good Schools 2018 says...

"Under the guidance of popular headmaster Father Simon Everson... it's become a leading prep school, producing confident, kind, well-rounded children. It's also strong on public speaking and the performing arts."

Year 5 Parents Learn from their Children

Parents may ask what their children get up to in the school day, a question which is often greeted with the briefest of replies. Mr Tween decided it was time to throw open his doors so they could see and experience for themselves what happens in a typical DT lesson.

Year 5 have been manufacturing a toy snake using a wide range of tools and machinery to make a series of segments which link together to create an articulated figure. In the past two weeks, the children have taken the role of teacher as they explained to their parents how to use equipment such as the pillar drill and belt sander. The parents (being naturally well behaved) donned the DT PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and mucked in to help their child manufacture their snake.

Comments such as, “this is really therapeutic”, “this takes me back to when I was at school” and even remarks on the evocative smell of working with the equipment, were heard, as they rediscovered the joys of the practical classroom.

It was great to see the children relishing the opportunity to show their parents and siblings just how much they have learned and how capable they are becoming, and there were beaming faces all over the room. It also served to give the parents some insight into Mr Tween’s high expectations for the quality of finish expected in the final pieces.

The parents performed very well at the crucial points and were awarded a DT Merit for their great attitude to learning!